Without freedom of choice, there is no creativity. Without creativity, there is no life.

Our greatest hope is to bring up children inspired by their opportunities for being helpful and loving.

When women are encouraged to be competitive, too many of them become disagreeable.

Don't take too seriously all that the neighbors say. Don't be overawed by what the experts say. Don't be afraid to trust your own common sense.

The loving person makes other people feel good, and he is usually a happy person himself. He is able to form strong, long-lasting friendships.

A human being is happiest and most successful when dedicated to a cause outside his own individual, selfish satisfaction.

Like my parents, I have never been a regular church member or churchgoer. It doesn't seem plausible to me that there is the kind of God who watches over human affairs, listens to prayers, and tries to guide people to follow His precepts - there is just too much misery and cruelty for that.